“Fahmida is a true expert in all areas related to sustainability. She came to Intuitive from sustainability work in higher education and high tech, and within a year she masterfully set up a formal ESG function with roadmaps for stakeholders across the company. Reporting to the ESG Executive Review Board, Fahmida assessed our current state, conducted necessary carbon impact analysis, while improving and managing our reporting to agencies, and building out our internal sustainability practices with operational teams. Under Fahmida’s effortless leadership, we have made progress in climate action, environmental regulations implementation, external reporting, and maintained complex environmental certifications for Intuitive. Fahmida’s ability to study an organization and deliver on the necessary needs with analytical and people skills are of the highest caliber. Her passion for sustainability and ability to inspire others to action makes her an invaluable asset to any team.”
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I’m excited to share that the Moffett Park Thermal Plant has received an Energy/Industrial Award of Merit from Engineering News-Record. This…
I’m excited to share that the Moffett Park Thermal Plant has received an Energy/Industrial Award of Merit from Engineering News-Record. This…
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Very excited to be part of this impressive group of women to facilitate conversations on lessons learned and insights from our diverse careers. Thank…
Very excited to be part of this impressive group of women to facilitate conversations on lessons learned and insights from our diverse careers. Thank…
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I’m so proud to coach for EZRA, we’ve launched an incredible initiative that will change 1,000s lives! We’ve teamed up with Simon Sinek and the The…
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Experience & Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Chair, Board Of Directors
AASHE
- 4 years
Environment
As chair I hired and mentored the Executive Director of the organization, steered strategic planning, set governance structures, maintained fiduciary viability, provided programs directions, presided over board meetings and hosted retreats. I was a board member since 2013 and got elected chair in 2015. AASHE empowers higher education faculty, administrators, staff and students to be effective change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation. AASHE is an independent 501(c)(3) with over…
As chair I hired and mentored the Executive Director of the organization, steered strategic planning, set governance structures, maintained fiduciary viability, provided programs directions, presided over board meetings and hosted retreats. I was a board member since 2013 and got elected chair in 2015. AASHE empowers higher education faculty, administrators, staff and students to be effective change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation. AASHE is an independent 501(c)(3) with over 1,000 member institutions.
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Chair (2017-2019) of Steering Committee of California Higher Education Sustainability Conference
UC Santa Barbara
- 12 years
Education
As co-chair in 2017, 2018, 2019, I coached and directed the executive director, improved governance and voting processes, approved annual budgets, streamlined conference offerings, set steering committee agenda and steered collaboration across California universities. I joined the steering committee in 2007. The California Higher Education Sustainability Conference (CHESC), founded in 2001, promotes knowledge of cutting-edge research and case studies with proven successes in curriculum…
As co-chair in 2017, 2018, 2019, I coached and directed the executive director, improved governance and voting processes, approved annual budgets, streamlined conference offerings, set steering committee agenda and steered collaboration across California universities. I joined the steering committee in 2007. The California Higher Education Sustainability Conference (CHESC), founded in 2001, promotes knowledge of cutting-edge research and case studies with proven successes in curriculum development, operational programs, and community partnerships.
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Advisor and Board Member
Chitresh Das Institute
- 6 years
Arts and Culture
The mission of the Chitresh Das Institute (CDI) is to present traditional and innovative Kathak and Indian classical arts, with commitment to community, legacy, and service. As a former student of Kathak, I connect my dance experience to my career in sustainability to advise CDI leadership on how to incorporate sustainability in all aspects of CDI programs and goals. The 2019 Performance of Aranya Katha (Story of the Forest), based on a true tale of environmental protection in 1730 in India…
The mission of the Chitresh Das Institute (CDI) is to present traditional and innovative Kathak and Indian classical arts, with commitment to community, legacy, and service. As a former student of Kathak, I connect my dance experience to my career in sustainability to advise CDI leadership on how to incorporate sustainability in all aspects of CDI programs and goals. The 2019 Performance of Aranya Katha (Story of the Forest), based on a true tale of environmental protection in 1730 in India, can be viewed here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pobrrp43LUQ>.
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Board Member
Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS)
- 2 years
Environment
Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS) partners with schools to provide inspiring climate education programs and implement projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while saving money for the school district. <https://www.climateactionpathways.org/about-caps#leadership>.
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Climate Fellow
Silicon Valley Leadership Group
Environment
Supporting Sustainable Growth team with policy and implementations research and stakeholder relations.
Publications
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Health care innovations in sustainability will protect both patients and the planet (2 of 6)
Greenbiz Group
The health care sector is uniquely positioned to be a leader in sustainability by implementing practices that mitigate the harms of the climate crisis while advancing public health. This is the second in a six-part series examining decarbonization practices in the health care industry. The first column details the importance and value of integrating sustainability and ESG principles into health care operations.
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Addressing link between climate and health will lower emissions, create resilient care systems (1 of 6)
GreenBiz Group
The health care sector is a leading driver of greenhouse gas emissions; decarbonization will require intentional investment and systemic action throughout the industry.
Courses
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Instructor for Civil and Environmental Engineering /ES 109: greening buildings and behavior (2009, 2010, 2011)
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Instructor for Earth Systems 131: Pathways - Seminar
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